What To Know Before Adding A Backyard Putting Green To Your Home

Installing a putting green in your yard is an idea worth exploring for golf or miniature golf enthusiasts of all ages. Not only can this be a fun activity for the entire family, but having a putting green can also provide opportunities for practicing for your next game on a full course. Nevertheless, there are some major considerations to make before adding this golf feature to your backyard. In all, a backyard putting green may affect your home's resale value, and it will require specific maintenance to help it looking and working its best.

Before installing a backyard putting green, it's important to consider how it might affect your home's value. On average, a backyard putting green costs $4,300, according to Angi, but the exact price tag can be much more depending on the size and design. 

Some turf companies claim that building a putting green may have a high return on investment (ROI), which could be true if you live in a golf community or around golf enthusiasts. However, as with other specialized home projects, a healthy ROI from a putting green installation isn't guaranteed. What's more, some reporting suggests that having this golfing feature in your yard may actually decrease your home's value because it is so specialized. Not all prospective buyers will be golf enthusiasts.

Adding a backyard putting green to your home doesn't guarantee an increased home value or a hefty ROI. However, if you and your family are golf enthusiasts and don't plan on selling your home anytime soon, the installation could very much be worthwhile. Before you get started, though, it's best to work with a landscaping professional who has experience with these installations. They can help you determine the right size for the putting green, which can range between 100 and 2,000-plus square feet. This depends on not only the size of your existing yard space but also how much of it you want to take up with the putting green. Families that have small children and pets may not want the entire backyard consisting of a putting green, for example.

Finally, before making the commitment, it's important to understand the maintenance involved in a backyard putting green. While artificial grass is controversial due to its environmental impact, most putting greens are made with artificial grass because it is more convenient and does not require any watering. In all, you may not need to replace artificial grass for about 20 years as long as you clean it, get rid of debris and stains, and fix any perforations or discolored areas. The key is to make sure you can commit to artificial turf maintenance, or else your expensive investment may no longer be usable or aesthetically appealing.